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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.89, 865.75 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.89, 865.75 and 230.02 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.89 : 865.75 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.89/865.75 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.89x = 865.75 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.89x = 199,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,141.98/576.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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